Research Assistant (Quantitative) | Singapore | National University of Singapore

Position:	Research Assistant (Quantitative)
Institution:	National University of Singapore
Location:	Singapore
Duties:	Disease modelling; Statistical analyses; Academic writing and publication of results; Preparation of meeting materials for stakeholders
Requirements:	Completed a BSc in a quantitative discipline (statistics, mathematics, computational biology, data science); Strong programming skills (R preferred); Statistical competence (Bayesian is advantageous)

Text:	By continuing to use and navigate this website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. Accept Close Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Skip to main content Language English (United Kingdom) View profile Language English (United Kingdom) View profile Home Page View All Jobs for NUS Language English (United Kingdom) View profile Search by Keyword Search by Location (enter Kent Ridge, Outram, Bukit Timah or others) Show More Options Loading... Department All Job Category All Organisation All × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Research Assistant (Quantitative) Apply now » Date: 5 Jun 2023 Location: SSHSPH, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company: National University of Singapore Job Description Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health: Research Assistant We are looking for research assistants with a quantitative background for ongoing research in Public Health. They will be working within the team under the Principal Investigators Associate Professor Alex R Cook and/or Assistant Professor Borame Dickens. Candidates need to be able to understand statistical modelling, have a mathematical background, and be fluent in R programming. We will also consider candidates who have extensive C++ or Python coding knowledge as these are transferrable to R. The candidate will be working with the Principal Investigator(s) on the analysis of national health datasets, utilising an array of methods to infer statistical relationships and health outcomes. Further mathematical modelling will also be carried out when necessary involving diagnostic flows and where appropriate, disease spread and/or illness progression. The Principal Investigator(s) is seeking for an independent worker who is well-organized, analytical and codes competently. They will however be receiving support from a team of mathematicians, epidemiologists and statisticians, and have a diverse portfolio of tasks. Under the team’s guidance, they will be expected to co-lead their own publications. We welcome academic creativity and will be highly supportive of candidates who wish to either pursue academia or desire for career progression provided they show self-motivation to showcase their problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities:  Disease modelling  Statistical analyses  Academic writing and publication of results  Preparation of meeting materials for stakeholders Qualifications Requirements:  Completed a BSc in a quantitative discipline (statistics, mathematics, computational biology, data science).  Strong programming skills (R preferred)  Statistical competence (Bayesian is advantageous) Covid-19 Message At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required. Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS. Apply now » Find similar jobs: View All Jobs for NUS, View All Jobs, Resilience Growth (Research), Academic and Research Positions Legal Branding guidelines Contact us 中文 © National University of Singapore. All Rights Reserved.